LORD HORATIO NELSON FRAMED PRESENTATION , CA. 1803.

An antique framed grouping comprising a period steel engraving portrait of Lord Nelson and an 1803 free-frank mailing envelope bearing Nelson's autograph signature. The engraving, published by T. Timperley July 6, 1815, after H. McMaig and engraved by T. Wallis, depicts Nelson in naval uniform in a vignette surround with his name lettered on a rocky base below. The document, dated London March Tenth 1803, is addressed to Mr. Bland, Westward, Barnard Castle, Durham, bearing a red circular free-frank postmark, signed lower left, Nelson & Bronte. Both pieces are matted together under glass in a gilt wood frame.Document 3.5” x 6.25”Image of Nelson 9.5” x 7.5”Frame 15” x 21.5”.

Estimation:€713.88

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